Cool MatePoem
UK /["/ˈpəʊɪm/"]/US /["/ˈpəʊəm/"]/
Definition
a piece of writing in which the words are chosen for their sound and the images they suggest, not just for their obvious meanings. The words are arranged in separate lines, usually with a repeated rhythm, and often the lines rhyme at the end.
In simple words: A piece of writing that expresses feelings, ideas, or stories in a special way, often using rhythm and rhyme.
Examples
- His collected poems were published after the war.
- a prose/an epic poem
- He dedicated the poem to his mother.
- In his autobiographical poem ‘The Prelude’, Wordsworth describes his boyhood in the Lakes.
- She read the poem aloud.
- a poem about cultural differences
- a sentimental love poem
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Suitable for discussing literature, education, or personal expression. Less appropriate in casual conversations where simpler language is preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'poem' as a 'palm' full of emotions waiting to be shared.
Collocations
- beautiful
- fine
- good
- anthology
- collection
- compose
- write
- read
- be addressed to somebody
- in a/the poem
- poem about
Synonyms
- verse
- stanza
- ballad
- lyric
- ode
Antonyms
- prose
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'poet' - a poet writes poems.
- Using 'poem' as a verb instead of a noun.
- Mispronouncing as 'pome' instead of 'pohm'.